PETE

  1. (acronym) .  (organic compound) polyethylene terephthalate: a thermoplastic resin of the polyester family that is used to make beverage, food and other liquid containers, synthetic fibers, as well as for some other thermoforming applications.
  2. Proper noun.  (given name, diminutive Peter) .

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